With Double Helix having parted ways with Microsoft following the studio’s acquisition by Amazon, a new developer for Killer Instinct was needed. Microsoft has tapped Divekick studio Iron Galaxy, with a transition currently in progress.

Speaking with Polygon, Iron Galaxy says it won’t turn the game into something different from what Double Helix started, but declined to discuss specific plans. Double Helix is wrapping up Killer Instinct’s first season of content with the release of Fulgore on April 9.

Along with the new character comes an arcade mode, eight-player lobbies, and an ability to spectate matches. Season two will be coming from Iron Galaxy, but what that might entail is yet unknown.

Our TakeMicrosoft and Double Helix have been managing an extensive transition to get Iron Galaxy up to speed. Without knowing any specifics about season two content though, it’s impossible to speculate how the game might change under new leadership. One thing’s for certain, a new team does mean change, even if it’s not drastic.

Iron Galaxy knows what it takes to make a competent fighter. If you don't understand anything about fighting games I would say Divekick is a good introduction for those who are serious about getting better at the fundamentals. KI was an amazing fighter with Double Helix and I don't think Iron Galaxy will mess that up.

To bad they're not turning it into something different. Iron Galaxy has done some really great stuff, and if they were willing to totally change the game it could actually become something worth playing.

It seems like a good fit! A part of me wishes Double Helix would have stayed on, but I'm interested to see what Season 2 will bring and hopefully it will be done this fall. I wonder if they'll have anything to show at E3?

Ever since Amazon bought Double Helix Ive been saying that Iron Galaxy should take over for KI. They've made their bones for the most part in fighting games, and from where I'm standing they were the only logical choice. I'm very excited to see what they'll have in store for season 2.